Lookman Set For Summer Exit As Atalanta Demands £52m

Atalanta have set an asking price of £52 million ($71m) for Ademola Lookman amid Arsenal’s interest in the winger.

WHAT HAPPENED?
Per Corriere della Serra, Atalanta have set an asking price of £52m for Lookman as they anticipate interest from the Gunners. The north London club have reportedly targeted Lookman as a potential alternative to Real Madrid winger Rodrygo, but have thus far only shown a willingness to pay £43m ($58m) plus bonuses.

THE BIGGER PICTURE
Lookman has been with Atalanta since 2022 and has made 118 appearances for the club, scoring 52 goals and registering 25 assists. Last season, the Nigeria international enjoyed his most prolific campaign to date, netting 15 times. In 22/23, he was central as the club won the Europa League.

DID YOU KNOW?
Lookman has history in England, having played for Charlton Athletic, Everton, Fulham, and Leicester, the latter two on loan from RB Leipzig. He has enjoyed a career revival in Italy, however; he only managed to score 11 Premier League goals across his 96 top-flight appearances.

WHAT NEXT?
Arsenal have a decision to make over their attacking targets this summer. It remains to be seen if they will formalise their interest in Lookman with a formal bid.

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